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Iranian President Signals Reopening of IAEA Inspections

Sep 25, 2026 10:36 PM CT Tehran, Iran nuclear,IAEA,diplomacy,inspections,Iran

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will permit UN nuclear inspectors to return to the country. This diplomatic signal indicates a potential shift toward re-engagement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which could impact the trajectory of nuclear negotiations and reduce immediate escalation risks regarding Iran's nuclear program.

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Pezeshkian says Iran will allow UN nuclear inspectors to return Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country would allow UN nuclear inspectors into the country, CBS News reported. In an interview with CBS News, Pezeshkian said: “If they wish to come in and have inspections, we ca...

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President Pezeshkian announced that Iran will allow UN nuclear inspectors to return for inspections.

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